This Weekend:

Brewed Awakenings Coffee Cafe & Wine Bar on Western Boulevard has live music performances on the weekends.

Hank Barbee plays at 7 p.m. May 30 for Friday Alive, an event every other Friday which features live music from a variety of local musicians.

Brewed Awakenings is located at 2355 Western Blvd. in JAcksonville. For a full schedule, visit www.brewedjacksonville.com or visit their page on Facebook.

JACKSONVILLE

Jacksonville Recreation and Parks puts on Movies in the Park, a different family movie shown every other Friday.

Monster’s University plays at 6:30 p.m. May 30 at New River Waterfront Park located at 198 Riverview St. in Jacksonville.

Concessions are available, and guests are encouraged to bring a blanket or a chair.

Schedule:

June 13 - The Little Mermaid

June 27 - Legend of the Guardians-Owls of Ga’Hoole

July 11 - Frozen

July 25 - The Smurfs 2

Aug. 8 - Despicable Me 2

Aug. 22 - Planes

Sept. 5 - Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2

Sept. 19 - Muppets Most Wanted

SWANSBORO

Hammocks Beach State Park puts on a ranger-guided kayak trip beginning at 8:30 a.m. May 30 at Hammocks Beach State Park located at 1572 Hammocks Beach Rd. in Swansboro. The trip will take paddlers through the adjacent marsh water to explore some of the ecosystems which make this part of North Carolina so special. Kayaks, paddles and lifejackets will be provided. Attendees must be 13 years & older to participate. Space is limited, and pre-registration is required by contacting the park office at 910-326-4881.

JACKSONVILLE

The final stage of the Onslow Vietnam Veterans Memorial is complete and the public is invited to the ceremony to celebrate & honor veterans that served during the Vietnam era. To complete what is one of the largest memorials to our Vietnam Veterans, a dome has been places above the existing fountain within the glass wall of names of those who gave their greatest sacrifice. The Rededication Ceremony of the Onslow Vietnam Veterans Memorial takes place at 10 a.m. May 31 at the entry wall to the memorial in the Camp Lejeune Memorial Gardens off Montford Landing Road in Jacksonville.

JACKSONVILLE

The Council for the Arts puts on “Speaking From the Heart,” a class on speaking and storytelling with Cynthia Moore Brown from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 31.

The class is limited to 15 students and costs $15.

Brown will share ways to get comfortable with public speaking, joke telling, conversation, and storytelling.

Attendees are asked to come prepared with a short sample of a selection of a speech they might want to give. Keep a brief journal of your questions and to bring to share. Equipment needed is a notebook, writing tools, and a favorite joke to tell.

Page 2 of 3 - Participants will receive a free booklet of information and lots of ideas to take with them.

Bring your lunch for an informal break.

For more information, call 910-455-9840.

JACKSONVILLE

David Holt and Josh Goforth bring a free concert to Onslow Pines Park in Jacksonville beginning at 2 p.m. May 31.

The concert Sponsored by Onslow County Library and Onslow County Parks and Recreation. Concessions such as cotton candy, beverages and event fair will be available for purchase. Attendees are invited to bring lawn chairs or blankets.

The concert will include a mix of traditional North Carolina mountain music with stories.

In case of rain, the performance will be held at Blue Creek Elementary School

MOREHEAD CITY

Southern rock band Southern Culture on the Skids comes to Morehead City at the end of May.

At 8 p.m. May 31 the band, which plays a hybrid of Americana, surf, R&B, rockabilly, and swamp pop, performs at The Morehead Center located at 1311 Arendell Street in Morehead City. Tickets cost $18. For tickets visit http://www.themoreheadcenter.com or find them at the box office Thursday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Walk-in or phone 252-726-1501.

JACKSONVILLE

Hooligans Pub & Music Hall is hosting Foam Fest 5 at 9 p.m. May 30.

Foam Fest costs $10 at the door, and attendees will be get to hear several bands, including Gorgeous Thugz, Ancient/Lakes, Kure, and Moodswing.

For more information, visit https://www.facebook.com/events/614236705328090/?ref=5.

SWANSBORO

SwanFest free outdoor concert series continues from 6:30 to 8 p.m. ever Sunday through September 14 in downtown Swansboro.

Drew Questell, who plays blues, performs on June 1. Attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs, blankets, and a picnic. No alcohol or pets allowed.

MOREHEAD CITY

Enjoy watching the Morehead City Marlins at Puck O’Neal Field, Big Rock Stadium in Morehead City. The Marlins are a member of the Coastal Plain League, a summer collegiate baseball league. For general and ticket information, www.mhcmarlins.com or call 252-269-9767.

NEWPORT

Pickin’ & Grinnin’ in the Park starts at 6:30 p.m. May 30. String musician are welcome to pull up a chair and join in on a front porch kind of jam session. This event will run every Friday night through Labor Day. Pickers will meet under the large pavilion located at 260 Howard Blvd. in the Newport Community Park. For more information, please call the Town Hall at 252-223-3733.

MOREHEAD CITY

Donald Thompson Band plays from 7 to 8:30 p.m. for a summer concert series at Jaycee Park located at 803 Shepard Street, Morehead City Waterfront. The concert is free and open to the public. For more information, call 252-726-5083 X 3.

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The 4th Annual Beaufort Kayak and Paddleboard Race takes place at 10 a.m. May 31 at Taylors Creek on the Beaufort waterfront. Registration costs $30 and includes a t-shirt, race book and race number. This event supports the Boys & Girls Clubs of Coastal Carolina. To register or for more information go to www.bgccc.net/events or call 252-222-3007.